Registered Nurse (RN) Intake/Admissions - Per Diem - Community Hospice

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The Community Hospice in Albany is seeking a Part-time Hospice Intake & Admissions RN for our Central Intake & Admissions Team. You will be the first contact, guiding patients and families through the transition to hospice care, with a focus on compassion and clear communication.

Responsibilities include coordinating referrals, meeting patients at home or facilities, initiating care plans, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless care and a smooth handoff to the

Qualifications

• Active NY State RN license required.
• Home care experience (1+ year) strongly preferred.
• Hospice or end-of-life care experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and clinical teams.
• Clear, concise documentation abilities.
• Comfort with computers and electronic health records (EHR).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key liaison between patients, families, providers, and our interdisciplinary team.
• Review and coordinate referrals to determine hospice eligibility in collaboration with physicians and care teams.
• Meet patients where they are—at home or in care facilities—to complete initial assessments.
• Initiate care plans, including ordering medications, equipment, and supportive services.
• Partner with social workers, chaplains, aides, therapists, and volunteers to provide holistic care.
• Ensure a smooth, supportive handoff to the Hospice Case Manager.

Skills

Active NY RN license

Home care experience

Hospice/end-of-life care

Driver’s license

EHR familiarity

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Education

ASN required

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Per Diem Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Intake/Admissions - Community Hospice

Are you an RN who values meaningful connections and wants to make a difference at one of life’s most important moments? Join The Community Hospice as part of our Central Intake & Admissions Team, where your expertise helps ensure patients and families receive compassionate, seamless care when they need it most.

Why This Role Matters

As a Hospice Intake & Admissions RN, you are often the first point of contact on a patient’s hospice journey. Your work sets the tone—providing comfort, clarity, and reassurance while guiding patients and families through the transition to hospice care.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a key liaison between patients, families, providers, and our interdisciplinary team
• Review and coordinate referrals to determine hospice eligibility in collaboration with physicians and care teams
• Meet patients where they are—at home or in care facilities—to complete initial assessments
• Initiate care plans, including ordering medications, medical equipment, and supportive services
• Partner with social workers, chaplains, aides, therapists, and volunteers to provide holistic care
• Ensure a smooth, supportive handoff to the Hospice Case Manager

Where You’ll Work

• Time in our central intake office in Albany
• Field visits to patients in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living communities across the region

What You Bring

• Active New York State RN license ASN required; BSN preferred
• Home care experience (1+ year) strongly preferred
• Hospice or end-of-life care experience is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong communication skills—you connect easily with patients, families, and clinical teams
• Clear, concise documentation abilities
• Comfort with computers and electronic health records
• Excellent organization and time management skills

Why Join Us

At The Community Hospice, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that puts compassion at the center of everything we do. You’ll work alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team, with the flexibility of a per diem role and the opportunity to make a profound impact—every single day.

Community Hospice provides a thorough orientation, preceptors and a supportive work environment.

National pre-taxed mileage reimbursement.

PER DIEM RATES based on Monthly Hours Commitments

Pay Range for non-per diem: $38.00-$50.18. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, and local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.